It is not often that readers are thrust upon real-life events about a young individual, who could see tomorrow, when many others, around him, failed to do so. Entrepreneurs Who Built India – Lala Shriram: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow is exactly about the skill of a young man, who knew what the future of his country would look like in a few decades.
It is because of the vision, talents, and skills of men & women like Lala Shriram, that India is today, what it is. We owe it to these fine gentlemen and women who have generated lakhs of employment through their visions and talents.
Thanks to him, the Shri Ram College has been erected in his legacy. This was during a time when many industrialists also had a social presence. Though they had amassed a lot of wealth, they wanted to give back to the downtrodden of the society.
Shri Ram was a very lonely child, due to a mild sickness. He struggled to make friends and ended up dreaming about some impossible tasks. However, as he aged and grew old, his house at 22 Curzon Road was full of people all the time.
The book highlights his power of communication, which enabled him to start a different ethos in industrial relations. He was inspirational in the strike that took place at DCM and another in the potteries in Kolkata when there were several trade unions out to improve workers’ lives.
The book is definitely meant for readers interested in non-fiction & are keen on starting a business or want to plunge into entrepreneurship.
Highlights of the Book
Boota Singh, looking at the young man said, ‘You are a very capable young man, Shri Ram. So what if your earlier ventures were not successful? Look at me,’ he said pointing at himself. It was in the year 1909, and Boota Singh, who was a successful contractor, learned about a young man employed by him as the son of DCM’s secretary Madan Mohan.
Shri Ram joined DCM at the age of twenty-five, and that is how the business memoir, and one of the most successful biographies, came to be about the story of a man who saw tomorrow. Lala Shri Ram went on to design a textile giant.
Besides, he also set new benchmarks in labour welfare, education and business innovation. The book speaks about start-ups, building businesses, also a bit about the history of business. The book is an ideal read for ages upwards of 18.
About the Author
Sonu Bhasin is a noted author who has worked in several senior positions in many companies during her illustrious career. The author has been part of the TAS (Tata Administrative Service), ING Barings, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and Tata Capital Limited.
Today, she is an independent director on boards of well-known multinational & domestic companies. Besides, she is the founder of Families and Business (FAB). Moreover, she is the editor-in-chief of Families & Business magazine.
She has a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in mathematics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and did her MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University. Sonu has won several accolades in her career like one of the Global 100 Most Influential Individuals for family enterprises 2020.
Conclusion
Entrepreneurs Who Built India – Lala Shriram: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow by Sonu Bhasin is a wonderful read on any given day. The book is a solid read for business-minded individuals based in metros + tier 1 cities, who want to make a difference in society.
When readers want to feel inspired to do something phenomenal in their lives and need some guidance or motivation, then they are looking at it.